The Fear
Lilly Allen Lyrics

I wanna be rich, and I want lots of money
Money and wealth are the main things I am desiring in life.

I don't care about clever, I don't care about funny
Intelligence and wit are not important to me when it comes to achieving my goals.

I want loads of clothes and fuckloads of diamonds
Material possessions like expensive clothes and jewels are what I crave the most.

I heard people die while they're trying to find them
The pursuit of material wealth may have fatal consequences for some individuals.

And I'll take my clothes off, and it will be shameless
I am willing to do anything to attain fame and attention, even if it means stripping down without any sense of shame.

'Cause everyone knows that's how you get famous
Taking your clothes off and being sexually provocative is widely regarded as one of the most effective ways of becoming famous.

I'll look at The Sun, and I'll look in The Mirror
My main sources of information are gossip magazines and tabloids.

I'm on the right track, yeah I'm onto a winner
I am convinced that my current lifestyle and choices will lead to a successful outcome.

I don't know what's right and what's real anymore
I am disillusioned and unsure about what is truly important in life.

And I don't know how I'm meant to feel anymore
I am experiencing emotional confusion and am uncertain about how to react to various situations.

And when do you think it will all become clear?
I am seeking clarity and a sense of direction in my life.

'Cause I'm being taken over by the fear
I am overwhelmed by my anxieties and insecurities.

Life's about film stars and less about mothers
Celebrity culture and fame are more valued in society than motherhood and parenting.

It's all about fast cars and cussing each other
The most important things in life are extravagant cars and hurling insults at one another.

But it doesn't matter 'cause I'm packing plastic
Even though I am in debt and probably cannot afford my possessions, I still feel good because I have credit cards.

And that's what makes my life so fucking fantastic
The accumulation of material objects is what gives me a sense of fulfillment and happiness.

And I am a weapon of massive consumption
I am a product of consumerist culture and my life revolves around purchasing and acquiring new things.

And it's not my fault, it's how I'm programmed to function
I am not to blame for my materialistic mindset, society and culture have ingrained me with these values and beliefs.

Forget about guns and forget ammunition
The violence associated with guns and ammunition is irrelevant to me.

'Cause I'm killing them all on my own little mission
I am determined to fulfill my materialistic desires and succeed on my own, regardless of the potential negative consequences.

Now I'm not a saint, but I'm not a sinner
I am not perfect, but I do not see anything wrong with my actions or beliefs.

And everything's cool as long as I'm getting thinner
My obsession with my physical appearance and losing weight is what gives me a sense of satisfaction and worth.